The House Oversight Committee has recently subpoenaed three of President Biden’s senior aides amid growing concerns about his mental fitness. The committee is seeking to depose these individuals on matters surrounding the president’s health.
Subpoenas Issued to Three Senior White House Aides
The House Oversight Committee, on Wednesday, issued subpoenas to First Lady Jill Biden’s chief aid Anthony Bernal, deputy chief of staff Annie Tomasini, and senior adviser Ashley Williams. These individuals have been summoned to give a deposition regarding President Biden’s health conditions.
Committee Chair Calls for Transparency and Accountability
James Comer (R-KY), the Chair of the House Oversight Committee stated that the key White House staff must appear before their committee to ensure transparency and accountability that Americans deserve. According to an ex-Biden aide, Tomasini, Bernal, and Williams have created a ‘protective bubble’ around the president.
White House Response
Ian Sams, White House spokesman responded by criticizing the GOP-controlled committee’s work. He labeled these subpoenas as a baseless political stunt aimed at gaining media attention rather than engaging in legitimate oversight.
Persistent Questions Over President Biden’s Mental Fitness
President Biden continues to face questions over his mental fitness following what some believe was a disastrous debate performance. There are reports quoting aides who say that he has exhibited symptoms consistent with dementia for several months now.
Sundowning: An Alzheimer’s Symptom?
Concerns have been raised about “sundowning,” a common symptom of Alzheimer’s and Dementia where there is increased confusion during evening hours. The Alzheimer’s Association website describes sundowning as increased confusion experienced from dusk through night by people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Awaiting Responses from Subpoenaed Aides
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee has asked for responses from the subpoenaed aides by July 17. The plan is to depose the White House staffers sometime later in July.
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